Oct 26, 2022
Changing your business name: don’t forget the forms!
There are many reasons why you, as a business owner, might want to change your company’s name. Maybe the name you picked all those years ago doesn’t line up with...
Author: Ian Alden
Ian Alden is an associate attorney with Law 4 Small Business, P.C. He is licensed to practice law in New Mexico and, with a Tax LL.M. from Boston University, focuses on tax issues for clients of the firm.
Oct 29, 2021
Non-Compete? Not so fast — Why your non-compete could be non-enforceable
If you’ve ever been an employee — or an employer — then you’ve probably run across a non-compete provision. Formally titled an “Agreement Not to Compete”, these agreements are meant...
Nov 13, 2020
COVID-19 Public Health Orders: What they mean for your business
UPDATE: Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has ordered a two-week shelter-in-place to begin Monday, November 16, 2020. During that time, all non-essential businesses have been ordered to close, other businesses have...
Aug 7, 2020
What Are The Options To Laying Off Employees During COVID?
There are resources available. The key is knowing where to look. As a business owner, you may have heard about the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, which are low-interest loans...
Jul 31, 2020
Tax deadlines and COVID-19: Why delaying payments isn’t always a great idea
As we enter the sixth month of COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns, a few things have become pretty clear: the economy is struggling, and so are taxpayers. Realizing that people —...
May 27, 2020
Understanding Contracts: How do Security Interests work?
Last Updated: No update. New article. Contracts are at the heart of business. At their simplest, contracts are the formalized agreement between two (or more) parties spelling out what each...
May 15, 2020
The “B” Word: How to use Bankruptcy to your advantage
Last Updated: No update. New article. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues on, more and more people are looking at a solution once thought unthinkable: bankruptcy. While bankruptcy has had a...
May 6, 2020
A Tax Lawyer Weighs In On COVID-19 Stimulus Payment
The CARES Act/COVID-19 mean there are new considerations when it comes to taxes this year… Are the $1,200 stimulus checks taxable? Will recipients have to repay that money at some...
Mar 23, 2020
Why Purchase Agreements Should Not Be Templates.
In previous blogs, I’ve talked a bit about why it’s a good idea to have an attorney prepare proper purchase documents – Purchase Agreements, a Bill of Sale, and possibly...
Feb 24, 2020
Selling Goods in Different States: South Dakota v Wayfair, Inc
In the case of South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., the Supreme Court of the United States allowed the State of South Dakota, under a law it had passed, to require...
Feb 3, 2020
Marriage and Taxes: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
For many people, marriage is a blessed start to a new chapter in life. Unfortunately, for many people, marriage can often come with an unexpected tax bill. Here are a...
Jan 15, 2020
Operating Agreements and Taxes: What You Need to Know
As you may have gathered from some of our previous articles (for example, read “Does your LLC have a proper Operating Agreement?” and “Important clauses for LLC Operating Agreements“), the...